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Columns

Published
January 20, 2021

Commentary: What do we ethically owe those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?

COVID-19 may be a threat to the unvaccinated for years. But once the vaccine supply is secure, other Americans will want to resume travel, parties and business.
Published
January 20, 2021

Maine Voices: To honor our lost fishermen, we must act

In 2020, there were 7 commercial fishing-related fatalities with a Maine nexus. The fishing community, lawmakers and regulators must work together to develop solutions that save lives.
Published
January 19, 2021

Commentary: Biden’s COVID relief plan isn’t overkill

The $1.9 trillion proposal could also help the U.S. recover from the Great Recession.
Published
January 19, 2021

Maine Voices: Survival and sanity in post-truth, hypervigilant America

Rather than worry, ask yourself why you believe some assertions and dismiss others – on COVID, the election or any other topic.
Published
January 18, 2021

Maine Voices: King’s letter from the Birmingham Jail a master class in civil dialogue

King drew on what he shared with his critics to challenge their view about his tactics.

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Published
January 17, 2021

Bill Nemitz: When no news is good news

The State House on Sunday saw police, press and ... peace.
Published
January 17, 2021

Insight: Daniel Webster left his mark on Maine

The great orator of his day argued cases in Maine, delivered speeches here and even had a hand in drawing the state map.
Published
January 17, 2021

Jim Fossel: Impeachment will get in Biden’s way

FBI and federal prosecutors should be allowed to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol without political interference.
Published
January 17, 2021

The Maine Millennial: White supremacist violence goes deep in our history

And the proud display of emblems of hate during the attack on the Capitol shows we haven’t faced up to our ugly story.
Published
January 17, 2021

The View From Here: Fringe theories go mainstream in GOP

Maine Republican Party leaders have been spreading the disinformation that led to the assault on the U.S. Capitol.